54th Annual Burgoo Festival Vendor Application

Name*

First NameLast Name

Business Name (N/A if none)*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

What do you sell or display? (please list specific items and email pictures of vendor set-up to events@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org)*

What Category of items do you sell/display?*

CraftsVintage/RefurbishedWholesale/Direct SalesNonprofitPrepackaged Baked Goods, Food(Vendors preparing food on site please use our Food Vendor Application)Information/Advertising your business* ($100 added to selected space price)

Space Wanted*

Saturday/Sunday 10x10 ($150 before June 1, $170 after June 1)Saturday/Sunday 10x20 ($200 before June 1, $220 after June 1)Private Vendor Space (These Spaces are located on private property throughout town and not on museum property or streets, you must obtain permission from property owner. LCHS fee for permit is $50 per weekend, there may be an additional charge from private property owner for set up).Other

**If Private Vendor Space was chosen in question above please provide owner or business name of location where you are setting up at.

Electric Needed ($25 fee will be assessed for those needing electric)*

YesNo

Our Canal Market Seasonal Vendors will have first choice in retaining their Canal Market Indoor booths for the Burgoo Festival. We will however have a small number of indoor booths available for the event ($260 for 8x20, $435 for 16x20). If you are interested in being an indoor vendor for Burgoo please choose yes and your name will be added to our waiting list. Determination of availability will be made after June 1, 2024. We will contact those interested after our June 1 deadline to inform you if there is availability.*

YesNo

Returning Burgoo Vendor from 2023? (Returning Vendors will receive 2023 Placement if application is received and paid for before June 1, 2024. If you would like to request a spot change please indicate in question below.)*

YesNo

If you would like to request a specific section, change your spot assignment from 2023, or if you have a trailer please let us know here.

Vendor Guidelines & Agreement

Please note that qualifications and limitations placed on vendors come as the result of the LaSalle County Historical Society (LCHS)’s desire to encourage homemade skills and crafts, to feature quality antiques, treasures, and collectibles from the past, and to remove material that is offensive to the visitors and the hosting community.

• Rented space is for the business owner’s use only and may not be subleased to any other person or business without prior written permission from the Burgoo Festival Committee at the LaSalle County Historical Society.

• Preference is given to repeat vendors, residents of LaSalle County, and to vendors with genuine homemade “Old Time” items.

• The only food items that may be sold in vendor booths are baked goods and home-grown items. Sale of water and soft drinks is not allowed, except by designated Food Vendors. Regular vendors with food items must display a LaSalle County Health Dept (815.433.3366) food certification document.

• NO WEAPONS OR EXPLOSIVES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED

• Vendors are expected to provide their own insurance. Under no circumstances shall LCHS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from any incident occurring at the Event.

• All vendors must unload their vehicle as quickly as possible. Vehicles must be parked as close to vendor spaces as possible so that other vendors may pass through. Unpacking and staging will take place after the vehicle has been moved to a parking area.

• Displays within the designated areas are not to block vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Please be respectful of local property owners and residents. No parking near vendor booth.

• Vendors are responsible for keeping spaces clean. Vendors’ spaces are to be open and manned during Event hours. After the event, there will be a final clean up. Your space must be cleared by 6pm, when the streets are washed and opened to traffic.

• No protection from rain, wind, etc. is provided, except for vendors inside the Canal Market. Please bring some personal protection with you. Weights are required for all tents. No tables or display equipment is provided. Vendors are responsible for furnishing their own exhibit props.

• Vendors who are not accepted will have their fee returned. Accepted vendors will not be granted a refund after 9/1/2024. Refunds for late cancellations will be considered depending on the reason for cancelation and its effect on the Event. We Reserve the Right to Accept or Deny any Vendor.

• A maximum of one 20’ space per vendor will be allowed.

• State sales tax must be paid according to IRS provisions. This is the responsibility of the vendor. Utica’s rate is 7%

I have thoroughly read the letter and guidelines for LCHS Vendors and agree to comply with all the terms, and to sign and abide by the liability disclaimer attached. I further understood that I may not sub-lease, sell or give away this space without written permission from the Festival Committee. An extra fee may be charged if I exceed my assigned space. I will maintain a neat and attractive booth within my designated area, and I will prominently display the Vendor Permit at all times. I will be responsible for cleaning my area thoroughly after I close. I will try to carry out the heritage theme of the Event being presented by the LaSalle County Historical Society.

Liability Waiver

I accept and assume full liability for any injury or loss to property, my agents, employees or me at any time and from any cause on the premises of the show. I expressly release the LaSalle County Historical Society, its employees, board, and volunteers, and the Village of North Utica, from any liability for such loss, injury or accident, and agree to provide and pay for my own insurance.

I hereby affirm that I have read and agree with the above mentioned Vendor Guidelines & Agreement and Liability Waiver.*

Payment Information

Once your application and pictures have been received and processed we will email you an invoice with total owed. If you have not been accepted we will email you the reason that you were not accepted. Invoices may be paid via credit card online through our square payment processor (link will be sent via email) or via check made payable to LCHS. Checks may be mailed to:

LCHS

PO Box 278

Utica, Il 61373

We do not accept VENMO, CashApp, Paypal, or Applepay.

Once your payment is received you will receive confirmation and a receipt for your records. Your spot assignment, set up instructions, and parking pass will be mailed via USPS three weeks prior to the event. Any questions may be directed to events@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org or by calling 815.667.4861.